Pod Alternatives

When PODS burst onto the moving scene in 1988 they totally transformed the self service moving industry. Up until this time the only alternative to full service moving was renting a moving truck. Moving pods offer many advantages such as quick loading at ground level and increased flexibility when it comes to the time your available loading time, but it is possible to hire cheap moving PODS? This article examines this point in detail and provides tips and advice on how you can achieve the cheapest possible price for your move using a PODS container.

So for the uninitiated what is a moving pods and what are the main advantages of this type of moving. The easiest way to explain things is to tell you what the word “PODS” means which is Portable On-Demand Storage. A pod is basically is storage container that is delivered to your home, you pack it at your leisure; it is then picked up again and taken to your new home. If necessary it can be stored in between your move at a warehouse.

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If you’re the type of person who seeks out moving boxes from friends and family members, late-night stock-boys at the local supermarket or the dumpster around the corner, PODS may be out of your budget.  However, price does not always equal affordability when all things are considered.

If you’re looking for inter-city moving, PODS is right in line price-wise with hiring a moving company; you might be able to skate by on less than a few hundred bucks for transportation and self-storage of your belongings.  Cross country moves can vary significantly in pricing, and in some cases, especially if you’re utilizing the storage facility, the move will set you back several thousand dollars.

You can rent a truck from one of the major truck rental companies in the business. U-haul, Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck and Avis Truck all offer one way truck rental option.  They will usually charge you a flat fee between the two zip codes with a time frame to complete your move.  Rates can vary and we recommend to reserve your truck in advance.  When comparing rates you will have to take into account the cost if insurance.

Moving Pod Benefits

Pod moving containers are a recent innovation that has dramatically transformed the moving industry. When families moved in the past, they used either do it yourself rental trucks or full service movers. Each option has its benefits and disadvantages, but moving pods have given people an increasingly popular alternative.

Pods or portable on demand storage units are excellent as moving containers. They have a uniform storage space that facilitates easier loading. With no obstacles in the storage area to work around like wheel hubs as in a moving truck, there is no need for people to mix and match their possessions as they pack them.

If the client ever needs the items returned or wants to have their moving pods delivered to a different location, all they need to do is place an order to have that done. Some pod companies even have interstate storage options for customers that want to move their household ahead of time before they actually relocate, which makes for some very convenient options for many individuals. Speak with a storage facility that handles moving pods to find out more information. You may find that moving pods are just the option that you have been looking for.